PRC Magazine #91 ( Architecture | Building | Construction )

2017 Issue 91

Pacific Rim Construction

Plan In

Hong Kong / PRC $50

super luxury interiors evoke 25 years of meticulous craftsmanship

蓝图打造超豪华室内装潢 演绎25年精湛设计与工艺 ISSN 1684-1956

www.plan-in.com +852 2881 6777 info_hk@plan-in.com

Plan In are an interiors and contracting company driven by obsessive quality control, a focus on the heights of luxury and a desire to raise standards across the board, And, until now, they’ve flown under the radar.

LOS ANGELES HQ

913 Ocean Front Walk Venice, Calirfornia, USA, 90291

HONG KONG

29th Floor, Bonham Circus 40 Bonham Strand Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

SHANGHAI

Suite 505-510 Shanghai Universal Center No. 175 Xiang Yang Road South Xu Hui District Shanghai, China 200031

SEOUL

4F, Daewon Building, 9 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil Gangnam-gu, Seoul South Korea 06028

Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort & Spa Hainan, China, 2016 Mipim Asia 2017 - Best Hotel & Tourism Development Finalist

we’re

together

celebrating 40 years of placemeking worldwide

As one of the first urban planning & architecture firm to pioneer placemaking, JERDE has an established track record of designing realized destination spaces and urban catalyst projects.

From Las Vegas, to Seoul, to Macau, and cities across the globe, our overall design and experiential approaches result in dynamic solutions that attract billions of people each year.

Collectively, we dig deep an dream big to create places to live, wander, work, gather, connect, and make cities come alive.

Reconnect and rediscover www.jerde.com | www.jerde.cn

Email: info@schotten-hansen.com.hk

www.schotten-hansen.com

Image of show flat at 39 Conduit Road courtesy of PLAN IN Interior & Contracting Co. Ltd.

18

26

40

46

Publisher: Mike Staley, publisher@rofmedia.com Editor: editor@rofmedia.com Contributing Editor: Elizabeth Dooley Editorial Team: Bryan Chan • Derek Leung • Elizabeth Kerr • Joe Wyatt • Jasper Lau • Michael Hoare • Norman Yam • Richard Lee Business Development: Bryan Chan, bryan@rofmedia.com Tel: (852) 3150 8912 Sales Director: Mike Staley, mike@rofmedia.com Tel: (852) 3150 8989 Account Manager: Alfred Ng, alfred@rofmedia.com Tel: (852) 3150 8911 Sales Enquiries: sales@rofmedia.com Senior Graphic Designer: Ric Sin, studio@rofmedia.com Graphic Designers: Parnell Chan • Michelle Morkel Photographer: Brian Zhang Digital Publishing Coordinator: Chris Lo Printing: DG3 Asia Ltd. Distribution: bpost (Asia) Ltd. PRC Magazine is published by Ring of Fire Ltd. 8/F Xiu Ping Commercial Building, 104 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 3150 8988 info@rofmedia.com www.rofmedia.com

On-line version please visit 網上電子版請登入 : www.issuu.com/rofmedia Log on to download subscription form or email to 訂閱錶格可於以上網站下載或電郵至 : subscribe@rofmedia.com

DELABIE offers a complete range of products with a sleek and timeless design which coordinate perfectly with any type of commercial installation.

DELABIE’s offering combines design, water savings, hygiene and accessibility.

Commercial water controls Accessibility and Hygienic accessories Stainless steel sanitary ware

PRC Magazine is available at the following bookshops PRC 建設在以下書店有售： Hong Kong 香港: Basheer 書得起 • Cosmos 天地圖書 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner, without the written consent of the publishers. All care is taken but accuracy of information rests with the client; the publisher bares no responsibility for any factual errors that may occur. The views expressed herein are not necessarily shared by PRC Magazine or its staff. © Copyright 2017 Ring of Fire Ltd.

PRC Magazine is pleased to support the following organisations:

BIOSAFE Basin mixer

TEMPOMIX 3 Recessed shower mixer

Be-Line® Grab bars

10 PRESS

BENOY PRESENTS IDEAS FOR HONG KONG NEW CENTRAL HARBOUR FRONT SITE 3

The Benoy urban design team has come up with some ideas for New Central Harbourfront Site 3 in Hong Kong, with a view to sparking conversation and promoting innovative thinking. Site 3 lies between Jardine House and the Central Ferry Piers.

At an event arranged by the Urban Land Institute, Benoy unveiled illustrations of three concepts of how the site might look when developed. Benoy joined forces with BuroHappold Engineering to conjure up the concepts, which envisage balancing commercial development of the site with the creation of an accessible public place that will draw people to the waterfront.

Benoy global design director Simon Bee said: “Each solution has different characteristics, but all respond to the need for connectivity, activity and a rich mix of uses within the plot offering an early representation of how Site 3 might be transformed to become a new waterfront destination that is an attractive public place, but also commercially viable.

We hope to encourage the design and development community in Hong Kong to push the planning brief to its full potential.”

HASSELL GIVES SINGAPORE A TASTE OF ITS RECIPE FOR PRODUCTIVITY

DESIGN OF LONDON MUSEUM GALLERY MORE THAN JUST A FLIGHT OF FANCY

The builders have turned over to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation its new headquarters in Brussels, designed by SOM+ Assar Architects. The design is based on interlocked fingers, a symbol of unity among NATO members. The design called for the practical yet decorative Renson Linius wall and façade cladding system. Extruded aluminium blades are mounted invisibly on vertical supports, giving a sober appearance.

Vertical and horizontal sun protection blocks with new Icarus shield-shaped blades were specially developed by Renson for the staff centre of the new NATO HQ. The design is in keeping with the sober look of the building. And Renson Icarus Plano blades mounted on loggia frames provide dynamic protection from the sun to make the climate inside the southern guardhouse comfortable.

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery, in the Science Museum in London, is a finalist in the Architects’ Journal Architecture Awards for the best built projects in Britain. The gallery, which opened last December, has already won a RIBA London Award. Mathematics: The Winton Gallery contains artefacts illustrating the role mathematics plays in our lives and tells the stories behind them. In the middle is the Handley Page Gugnunc aeroplane, which was built in 1929 and borne aloft by wings mathematically designed for such aerodynamic efficiency that the aircraft helped persuade the public that air travel was safe. This aeroplane, like the rest of the exhibits, shows how mathematics has a history of solving practical problems. The design of the gallery is inspired by the design of the Handley Page Gugnunc, the layout and lines of the gallery representing the air that would have flowed around the aircraft in flight.

11

NEW NATO HQ LOOKS SMART AND READY FOR ACTION BEHIND RENSON DEFENCES

AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL TERMINAL TO BE DESIGNED BY KAAN ARCHITECTEN

The builders have turned over to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation its new headquarters in Brussels, designed by SOM+ Assar Architects. The design is based on interlocked fingers, a symbol of unity among NATO members. The design called for the practical yet decorative Renson Linius wall and façade cladding system. Extruded aluminium blades are mounted invisibly on vertical supports, giving a sober appearance.

Vertical and horizontal sun protection blocks with new Icarus shield-shaped blades were specially developed by Renson for the staff centre of the new NATO HQ. The design is in keeping with the sober look of the building. And Renson Icarus Plano blades mounted on loggia frames provide dynamic protection from the sun to make the climate inside the southern guardhouse comfortable.

The builders have turned over to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation its new headquarters in Brussels, designed by SOM+ Assar Architects. The design is based on interlocked fingers, a symbol of unity among NATO members. The design called for the practical yet decorative Renson Linius wall and façade cladding system. Extruded aluminium blades are mounted invisibly on vertical supports, giving a sober appearance.

Vertical and horizontal sun protection blocks with new Icarus shield-shaped blades were specially developed by Renson for the staff centre of the new NATO HQ. The design is in keeping with the sober look of the building. And Renson Icarus Plano blades mounted on loggia frames provide dynamic protection from the sun to make the climate inside the southern guardhouse comfortable.

AEDAS ACCENTUATES PAST AND PRESENT IN NEW SHANGHAI LANDMARK CENTRE

DECIBEL TO DESIGN GREEN BREWERY FOR GREENFIELD SITE IN AUSTRALIA

Construction of the Shanghai Landmark Centre, designed by Aedas, is now complete.

The development sits on the north bank of Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, looking out over the northern stretch of the Bund and the Huangpu River. It is surrounded by lowrise housing and a number of historical buildings, which gives the area a distinct urban fabric. The need to reflect the qualities of historical Shanghai in a new development and the need to ensure the development is adaptable for as many present and future purposes as possible were the biggest challenges for the designers. In response, the clean lines and rectangular form go well with the surrounding cityscape. The design of the façade is inspired by the traditional Chinese windows in the old buildings nearby.

The twin towers of the complex make it seem like a gateway to the Hongkou district.

The Shanghai Landmark Centre has a gross floor area of 161,000m2. The complex retreats from south to north, the two towers sitting on the southern side of the site and shops occupying the northern side. An open plaza in the middle has places to eat and drink, and space for outdoor activities. The effect of the whole is to accentuate the history and identity of Shanghai in a new landmark on the skyline along Suzhou Creek.

Australian brewer Broo has chosen Decibel Architecture to design a world-class, stateof-the-art, environmentally sustainable brewery, to be built on a 15ha greenfield site in Ballarat in Victoria. The Decibel plans call for the use of the most advanced building technologies in the construction of the brewery, and the use of environmentally sustainable processes in its operation. Central to the design is the circle motif, found throughout the site: circles like the ripples on the surface of lakes and ponds, bringing to mind the circular dimension of bottles and glasses. Bodies of water will occupy 6ha of the brewery complex and solar panels will take up another 4.8ha, still leaving room for an outdoor space for concerts, expos, markets and other events – a space that can hold 10,000 people. An eyrie 45m above the ground will give all-round views of the brewery complex and Ballarat.

12 PRESS

HO CHI MINH’S LANDMARK 81 HALFWAY TO BECOMING ASEAN’S TALLEST TOWER

WING TAI, CSI PROPERTIES WIN JOB OF REDEVELOPING SITE IN CENTRAL

The Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong has awarded Wing Tai Properties Ltd and CSI Properties Ltd the task of redeveloping the 2,685m2 Site C of the Peel Street/Graham Street project in Central. On the site will rise a commercial complex comprising offices, a hotel, shops and a public open area, and containing up to 40,275m2 of floor space. The chief executive of Wing Tai Properties, Edward Cheng, said: “Historical buildings such as Tai Kwun and Wing Woo Grocery Shop are part of the rich heritage that permeates Central, a place where memories of all Hong Kong people are rooted. Yet Central is also one of the most modern areas in the city. We are pleased to have won the project, which forms an integral part of a mega-redevelopment initiative in Central that supports the preservation of the heritage and revitalisation of the neighbourhood.”

FOUR EAST ASIAN CITIES COUNTED AMONG THE MOST COMPETITIVE The construction of the Atkins-designed Landmark 81 Tower in Ho Chi Minh City has reached a new milestone by passing 260m in height. It is now the tallest building in the city and will continue to grow for a further 200m until it tops out at 461m, surpassing the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and becoming the tallest building in Southeast Asia. “As an architect it is very satisfying to see our ideas materialise from our imaginations and the digital realm into actual concrete and glass. It is an even greater privilege when it is a building of such architectural magnitude,” says Ian Milne, Senior Design Director of Atkins Southeast Asia. The tower will dominate the cityscape and helps represent Ho Chi Minh as a city of regional importance. Landmark 81 is one of several towers being built in Vietnam that proclaim the country’s growing global status.

Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul are among the seven most competitive cities in the world, according to a report by real estate consultant JLL and The Business of Cities, an urban development research house. Hong Kong is the sixth-most competitive city, the report says, but political uncertainty and the high cost of property there make the sustainability of its competitiveness questionable. The report says Singapore, which is fourth-most competitive, continues to build its position as a global gateway, with an emphasis on being a smart city. The report lists 10 cities that the compilers consider contenders for places among the seven most competitive. Among the contenders are Beijing, Shanghai and Sydney. But poor air quality and income inequality may hamper government efforts to make cities in Asia more competitive. And military tension in Asia may detract from the competitiveness of its cities, the report says.

報 導 13

COMPATABILITY THE WATCHWORD IN ALGUI WASHBASIN BY DELABIE

PORSCHE DESIGN AND KEF ADD PRODUCTS TO RED DOT AWARD-WINNING RANGE Porsche Design and KEF have expanded their range of Red Dot award-winning products by adding their Space One Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, and svelte matt black versions of their Motion One Bluetooth Earphones and Gravity One Bluetooth Speaker. The new additions are just the ticket for business executives on the go that require hi-fi sound, yet require their gear to have looks that match its performance. The minimal styling of the new black Motion One in-ear headphones means they match any outfit. The seamless aluminium housing of the Gravity One speaker gives a visual clue about the fine quality of the sound it conveys.

LOUIS KUIJS OF OXFORD ECONOMICS TO SPEAK AT MIPIM ASIA OPENING

The Algui washbasin newly created by Delabie is compatible with all types of design.

It embellishes washrooms wherever it is installed: in museums, offices, restaurants or shopping centres. Fitted alongside a wall-mounted electronic Binoptic tap, it becomes a decorative element. The Algui washbasin is available in a polished satin or dual finish. It is made of 304 bacteriostatic stainless steel, so it is easy to clean. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, so the Algui washbasin is suitable for green buildings hoping to achieve BEAM Plus certification.

Excelling in a fast-changing world will be the theme of the MIPIM Asia Summit this year.

The Oxford Economics head of Asian economics, Louis Kuijs, will deliver the keynote speech to open the annual meeting of leaders in the sphere of property in the AsiaPacific region. Oxford Economics is a commercial venture by Oxford University which offers economic forecasting and modelling services. The speaker will give an overview of the economic outlook for Asia in a fast-changing world. “The Asia-Pacific region continues to be on everyone’s radar and companies and investors are finding themselves in an increasingly complex environment,” he said. “Given this backdrop, what do the market participants need to do in order to stay ahead of the game?” The MIPIM Asia Summit takes place in the Grand Hyatt Hotel Hong Kong on November 28 and 29.

28-29 Nov.

2017 Grand Hyatt Hotel

Hong Kong

mipimasia.com

Join the Property Leaders’ Summit in Asia Pacific!

2017 Focus Theme: «Excelling in a fast-changing world» • Differentiate from your competitors • Conquer new frontiers • Reinforce your leadership • Enlarge your business

30+ conference sessions 100 speakers 835 participants 34 countries

NEW THIS YEAR! 4 additional formats: • Networking room • Mayors’ Think Tank • Meet the 1st timers • RE-Connect

Contacts

Follow us on WeChat

CHINA, EMEA, AMERICA Email: camille.ibarboure@reedmidem.com Tel: +33 (0)1 79 71 9405

ASIA PACIFIC Email: christine.lam@reedmidem.com Tel: + 852 2965 1626

14 PRESS

LINDEN COMANSA ON SITE IN MONTREAL FOR WORK ON NEW CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE

A Linden Comansa 21LC550 tower crane is working on the construction of the main pylon of the New Champlain Bridge in Montreal. The Signature on the Saint Lawrence Group, formed by SNC-Lavalin, ACS and Hochtief, has been working on the New Champlain Bridge since 2015. The main pylon will be 170m tall, and erecting it called for a Linden Comansa 21LC550. The crane arrived in September and was erected on the deck of the bridge with a height under hook of 67.8m. By the time its work is done, the crane will be 180m tall, measured from the base of the pylon, and 123m tall, measured from the bridge deck. The 21LC550 on site in Montreal has a maximum load capacity of 25 tonnes. Another version is available with maximum load capacity of 20 tonnes. The New Champlain Bridge is expected to be completed next year.

VAN BERKEL’S RAFFLES CITY HANGZHOU HAS EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE COVERED Raffles City in the picturesque eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou is place where people can live, work and enjoy their leisure in a sustainable urban environment.

Raffles City Hangzhou is in Qianjiang New Town, near the Qiantang River.

Two streamlined towers looking out over the river and the West Lake sit atop a podium and landscaped plaza. It is a mixeduse development, containing facilities available around the clock. The idea was to make it a lively vertical neighbourhood and transport hub.

The 60-storey towers contain homes, offices and a Conrad Hotel, and are capped with a helipad. The six-storey podium has 116,000m2 of floor space for shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. It has parking for motor vehicles and is connected by an underground passageway to the subway.

The development is laid out on two intersecting figures-of-eight.

Positioned on opposite corners, each tower has an urban façade, which frames the urban corner of the site, and a landscape façade, which descends into the inner courtyards at podium level. The architect is Ben van Berkel, the founder and principal architect of the UNStudio practice. “Raffles City Hangzhou will be a point of confluence, a hub for business conduct and a new destination for visitors and residents alike – an all-in-one destination for working, living and leisure in a highly sustainable environment,” he says.

SCHMIDT HAMMER LASSEN REVEALS VISION OF SHANGHAI EAST LIBRARY

Images unveiled by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects show how the Shanghai East Library will look. The 115,000m2-library will be in the Pudong district, next to the 140ha Century Park, the biggest park in Shanghai.The new library will contain 4.8 million books.

It will serve 4 million readers and put on more than 1,200 lectures and other events each year. The reading material will be available on the printed page and on screen. The building will serve as a resource centre, a knowledge exchange centre, a technology experience centre, a think-tank and a forum for international communication.

The images of the building show a singular monolithic object floating above the tree canopy of the park. The main library volume will float above two pavilions, which will house a 1,000-seat theatre, space for exhibitions and other events, and a library meant especially for children. It will open out onto a series of landscaped courtyards and gardens. One of the partners in Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Chris Hardie, said: “Throughout the design process we have followed the same goals and beliefs in what we felt the library should be, that we wanted to create a building that focussed on people and create spaces that are interconnected and inclusive.” The library is due to open in 2020.

SWISS PROPERTY, 10 DESIGN AWARDED FOR DUBAI RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

La Reserve Residences in Dubai has earned a Cityscape Global Award for Swiss Property and 10 DESIGN. The development is part of Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2. It has a gross floor area of about 40,000m2 and contains amenities such as open terraces, outdoor activity areas, walking trails, running tracks, swimming pools, gyms and expansive greenery. A design partner in 10 DESIGN, Ted Givens, said: “Set within a bucolic oasis, a large pool defines the centre of the lush garden, with a jogging loop weaving its way through the landscape. The garden textures are pulled up over the buildings. The terracing is amplified by a series of duplexes that sweep though the centre of the twin towers, forming a glass arc across the facades, symbolising water flowing through the landscape.” Construction is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019.

15

16 AWARDS

17

18 LANDMARKS

20 LANDMARKS

22 FEATURE

Text: Michael Hoare Images: PHA

Bryan Chan

23

24 FEATURE

25

26 FEATURE

A Journey West In its recently completed ‘Master Residences’ Yinchuan, URBANPROJECTS has blended elements of Islamic architecture with innovative residential planning to create a development that is sympathetic to both people and place. The development represents the second phase of a larger mixed-use masterplan also by URBANPROJECTS.

27

28 FEATURE

29

30 FEATURE

31

www.urbanp.com

The brand new we

www.rofm

ebsite is launched

media.com

Especially for the building industary

32 FEATURE

33

34 FEATURE

35

36 FEATURE

37

38 FEATURE

39

40 FEATURE

41

42 FEATURE

43

Dream big.

With a focus on strategic level appointments, Bespoke Careers is dedicated to connecting world class talent with employers in architecture and design.

London Sydney Melbourne Hong Kong New York Los Angeles +852 9221 6905

bespokecareers.com

Looking for inspiration in all the right places.

Senior Design Architect

Associate Director – Workplace Design

HKD 50,000-70,000 per month – Hong Kong

HKD 45,000-60,000 per month – Hong Kong

A leading European architecture practice seeks a senior design architect to work on world class architectural projects across Hong Kong and South East Asia, with a particular focus on mixed use and multi-story, high end residential schemes. You must be an innovative thinker, able to generate original design ideas. As the design leader for the office you will be responsible for pitching and presenting concepts to clients and other business leaders, so fantastic communication skills are essential.

A rare and exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, multi-disciplinary design team.

Job Ref: 39017

Are you looking to work on globally-renowned projects?

A global leader in interior design and build seeks a senior level associate to join them in their breathtaking studio space on Hong Kong Island. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and a passion for workplace design - prior experience working on projects in this area is essential. You will have the opportunity to either join as an associate, or quickly step up into an associate level role within the team. You will gain significant experience managing all project stages as well as being the lead contact for clients.

Job Ref: 37781

Aviation Lead

Future Principal – Architecture

A$150,000-200,000 per annum – Melbourne

A$170,000-200,000 per annum – Sydney or Brisbane

Award-winning architectural practice with a global reach and an unrivalled reputation within aviation, transportation and large-scale infrastructure projects seeks an aviation expert. You will be servicing a major aviation client and guiding their team towards the design and delivery of a well-published project. You will also be responsible for supporting other main projects within the practice - all with an aviation bias. This is a great opportunity to take your management and aviation specialism to one of the greatest names in the industry.

Job Ref: 38264

A global Australian design studio seeks a talented future leader with strong design and leadership skills. This is an opportunity to become a principal in an award-winning practice. The candidate will be forward-thinking, curious, innovative and confident to drive change. Experience on complex projects include workplace, public buildings, urban design, educational facilities and mixed-use projects.

European experience is desirable and an interest in new technologies essential. The studio is an equal opportunities employer, offering a generous salary package.

Job Ref: 38724

London Sydney Melbourne Hong Kong New York Los Angeles

To find out more about these roles, or to apply, please contact: Shan Valla-Bradley shan.v@bespokecareers.com +852 9221 6905

bespokecareers.com

46 DESIGN

Text: Elizabeth Dooley Photos: Barker Photography

47

48 DESIGN

49

50 DESIGN

51

ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE URBAN PLANNING

RECENT ASIA WORKS Powerlong Jiading SHANGHAI, CHINA

Lonsen Plaza

SHANGHAI, CHINA

Gaysorn Village

BANGKOK, THAILAND

North Star Xin He Delta

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Brisbane, Australia, 2022

CHANGSHA, CHINA

Unipark

JINAN, CHINA

Lerthai Plaza

SHIJIAZHUANG, CHINA

Ningbo Seafood Street Ningbo, China, 2017

Reconnect and rediscover www.jerde.com | www.jerde.cn

Qibao Powerlong Plaza Shanghai, China, 2017

Source: D Images is artist’s imp

Destination Brisbane Consortium 2017 pression. Subject to planning approvals

Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort & Spa Hainan, China, 2016 Mipim Asia 2017 - Best Hotel & Tourism Development Finalist

54 GREEN

55

PRC 2018 Front co ver 2017 1113

.pdf

1

13/11/20

17

20:50

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Click here to download subscription form

Click here to download subsciption form +852 3150 8988 info@rofmedia.com www.ROFMedia.com

+

+852 3150 8988 info@rofmedia.com www.ROFMedia.com

More Information Click Here

57

58 INNS

59

60 INNS

61

62 INNS

CREATORS

OF

WELLBEING

AND

RELAXATION

Interior Design I Engineering Design I Pool + Thermal Installation I Maintenance

Middle East + Asia Barr + Wray Dubai T: + 971 4320 6440 E: sales@barrandwray.com

UK + Europe Barr + Wray T: + 44 141 882 9991 E: sales@barrandwray.com

www.barrandwray.com

Asia PaciďŹ c Barr + Wray Hong Kong T: + 852 2214 9990 E: sales@barrandwray.com